Acathistus

Pronunciation: /əˈkæθɪstəs/

Definitions of acathistus

noun a type of hymn or prayer in the Eastern Orthodox Church

Example Sentences

A1 I learned about the acathistus during my visit to the church.

A2 The acathistus is a type of hymn sung in Orthodox Christian churches.

B1 The acathistus is a form of liturgical poetry used in Eastern Christian worship.

B2 During the service, the choir sang the acathistus beautifully.

C1 The acathistus is a complex hymn that requires skilled musicians to perform.

C2 The acathistus is a significant part of the Byzantine liturgical tradition.

Examples of acathistus in a Sentence

formal The acathistus is a type of hymn used in Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic liturgical services.

informal I heard that the acathistus is a beautiful hymn often sung in church.

slang Hey, have you listened to that acathistus song? It's really calming.

figurative The acathistus of nature's beauty can be heard in the songs of birds and the rustling of leaves.

Grammatical Forms of acathistus

• plural: acathisti
• comparative: more acathistus
• superlative: most acathistus
• present tense: acathistus
• future tense: will acathistus
• perfect tense: has acathistus
• continuous tense: is acathistus
• singular: acathistus
• positive degree: acathistus
• infinitive: to acathistus
• gerund: acathisting
• participle: acathisted

Origin and Evolution of acathistus

First Known Use: 0500 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'acathistus' originated from Greek Orthodox Christian liturgical hymns.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in Greek Orthodox hymns to praise the Virgin Mary, the word 'acathistus' has evolved to refer to a specific type of hymn or prayer in the Eastern Orthodox Church.